Student Government
Student Government Association
Executive Officers | Term of Office April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
Liliana Martinez MS ’24
Olugbolahan “Bol” Fajolu
Miles Hopkins
Corina Lara-Giron
Dana Fox-Bennett
Kevin Lyons
Aysia Norris
Two Ways to Lead Executive & Class SGA Officers
Executive Officers: influence policy and affect change at the University-wide level.
Class Officers: serve as the direct voice for their peers in college and University decisions.
How to become an EXECUTIVE officer:
Per the Student Body Bylaws, elections are held no later than the last week of February. The officers of President-elect and Vice-President-elect (Pomona and Lebanon) are to be someone who has been a member of the Student Senate.
If you are interested in becoming an executive officer, complete the Executive Officer application and be sure to watch for e-mails about the election process.
Available Positions:
On-campus executive officer positions are President*, Vice President (Pomona)*, Vice President (Lebanon)*, Secretary, Treasurer, and Club Coordinator.
*Only current senators may apply to the President and Vice President positions.
Roles & Responsibilities:
President
Chair:
By-laws committee
Attends Meetings:
Board of Trustee
Administrative Student Affairs Council
Vice President
Co-Chair:
Senate
Outreach Committee
Coordinates:
Class elections
VP WesternU-Oregon
Co-Chair:
Senate
Outreach Committee
Coordinates:
Class elections
Secretary
Chair:
Newsletter Committee
Outreach Committee
Records:
Senate meeting votes and minutes
Treasurer
Chair:
Finance Committee
Manages:
SGA budget
Club Coordinator
Chair:
Student Organization Committee
Coordinates:
Campus-wide club events
Manages:
Club relations
Club Coordinator – WesternU Oregon
Chair:
Student Organization Committee
Coordinates:
Campus-wide club events
Manages:
Club relations
Application Process:
All candidates must apply by the announced deadline, be in good academic standing and adhere to the election process outlined in the Student Body Bylaws.
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- Complete an EXECUTIVE officer application.
- Meet with the Student Affairs Professional for your college (they must sign your application) and Student Life and Student Leadership.
- Attend the mandatory candidate meeting (watch for an e-mail) and bring your signed application.
- Present at open forum.
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Application For: Executive SGA Officer
How to become a CLASS officer:
Available Positions:
The Senate consists of class officers from all of the programs/colleges. Each class consists of the following positions. Refer to the Class Officer Application for a description of responsibilities by position.
On-campus class officer positions are President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Recreation Leader, Curriculum Representative, Alumni Representative and Library/Technology Representative
Off-campus class officer positions are Class Representatives.
Term, Roles & Responsibilities:
The term of office and responsibilities varies by program. Speak with your college’s Student Affairs Professional for more details.
Application Process:
All candidates must apply by the announced deadline, be in good academic standing and adhere to the election process outlined in the Student Body Bylaws. Be sure to watch for e-mails about the election process.
If you are interested in running for a position:
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- Complete a CLASS officer application.
- Meet with the Student Affairs Professional for your college (they must sign your application)
- Attend the mandatory candidate meeting (watch for an e-mail) and bring your signed application.
- Present at open forum for your class (watch for an e-mail)
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Application For: Class SGA Officer
Elections Schedule
Fall Elections
Elections will occur for the following classes in September:
First Year classes for DMD, DO, DO-NW, DPM, DPT, DPT-NW, DVM, OD, PharmD, MSNE and MSMS.
Second Year class for MSNE.
Third Year class for PharmD.
Spring Elections
Elections will occur for the following classes in March:
All classes for MSHS, MSMS and MSBS.
Second Year classes for MSPA and PharmD.
Second & Third Year classes for DMD, DO, DO-NW, DPM, DPT, DPT-NW, DVM and OD.
Fourth Year class for DMD.